Which of the following is NOT used as a substrate in gluconeogenesis?

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Published
15 Jul 2019
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28 May 2026

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Explanation

Gluconeogenesis utilizes substrates such as alanine, glycerol, tryptophan, and lactate to produce glucose. However, oleic acid, a fatty acid, cannot be converted into glucose and therefore is not a substrate for gluconeogenesis.

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